Overview

• The 45-day Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj drew over 620 million attendees, surpassing expectations by 250 million people.
• Devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, for spiritual cleansing and blessings.
• Concerns arose about water contamination, with reports of unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in the rivers, despite government claims of water safety.
• Authorities implemented crowd control measures, sustainable initiatives, and extensive sanitation efforts to manage the massive influx of pilgrims.
• The festival culminated on Maha Shivratri, with millions participating in the final holy dip and expressing spiritual fulfillment.